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Hobart Champion Elite 225 Welder Generator

Portable engine-driven stick welder with hand-controlled arc for field repairs and construction sites. Falls under HTS 8468.80.10.00 as hand-directed welding machinery not of heading 8515.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+37.5%40.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8408.10.00Lower: 40% vs 40.4%

If imported primarily as generator

Marine propulsion engines or spark-ignition generators take precedence if welding secondary.

8431.49Lower: 12.5% vs 40.4%

If for agricultural or construction prime use

Parts for forklifts or earth-moving if end-use shifts from pure welding.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify engine emissions meet EPA standards for non-road equipment

Specify manual amperage/duty cycle controls to validate hand-operation

Package securely to prevent fuel system damage during ocean freight